Usage Policy
Due to limited resources, request for classroom use and faculty/staff equipment loans have first priority. For planning purposes, all requests should be made at least one week in advance. Multiple media needs for any major event should be made two or more weeks in advance. And there must be a commitment (by campus organizations) to take full responsibility for the safe operation, storage, and security of equipment belonging to Media Services.
Student organizations requesting multi-media equipment for a program or event must follow the guidelines listed in our Media Services Policy for Multi-media Equipment Request by Student Organizations. The guidelines includes having an advisor, faculty, or staff member contact Media Services to verify that a student or organization is using equipment for an event before a request is met. A copy of the policies is given to the Office of Campus Involvement to distribute to the clubs and organizations on campus.
The following Multi-media equipment is provided if available:
The following is a list of sound equipment that Media Services can provide for Campus Events:
Portable PA System (Mixer/Amplifier with up to 2 speakers)
- can use for small tent or outdoor setups
Compact Portable Sound System
- some contain Bluetooth capabilities, USB input, or SD card slot for additional media
Portable Lecterns w/ Microphone
1 - 5 microphones and Microphone Stands (standing & table) for each event
- Our microphones are used primarily for speaking.
Wireless Microphone (Hand-held or Lavalier)
- wireless microphone use depends on availability, and time and location of event
Mobile sound equipment (Amplifier, Audio Mixer, 2 Speakers with Stands)
- used primarily in Kennedy Center
Media Services does not have the equipment, staff, or other capabilities necessary for music concerts, dances, and events using a DJ. Some sound request can be met through the campus organization H-Tech, which can be contacted through the Office of Campus Involvement.
Any department requesting equipment for an event must take full responsibility for any equipment that is left on-site overnight.
Finally, for events with early morning starts, the Media Services Department will need to do the setup the evening (or day) before.
It is advised that no evening events are scheduled in the assigned room prior to the morning event. This especially pertains to events held in the Kennedy Center Ballroom and in Dix. Media Services hours of operation are usual business hours, and our student staff work schedule are set for each semester, which leaves little flexibility to do early morning setups.
Media Copyright Concerns
Some General Guidelines for AV Materials
Off-air Video Taping
Multi-media Equipment Request Policies for Student Organizations
The following procedures are for Student Organizations and Clubs requesting multi-media equipment from the Media Services Department
The Media Services Department is located in the lower level of the Library. You can contact our Help Desk at (330) 569-5360, or at instech@hiram.edu.